Our resident expert Nick Clayton and now Colorado Wheelbrother has created another article in our series of ‘Ask the Trainer‘. Resident Wheelbrother Chris asks: What is the best way for us to strengthen our core to improve our cycling performance while preparing for Hotter ‘n Hell and the Goatneck rides? Nick: “Core” is one […]
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Ask the trainer – Why Do My Hands Hurt When I Ride?
Nick Clayton MS, MBA, CSCS, owner NJCFIT Solutions A common problem among cyclists’ is their hands going numb during long rides. The cause? Tightness and a lack of core and scapular stability. Simply put, road bike positioning is hard on the body and puts you into a forward (aka kyphotic) posture. What is Kyphosis? Kyphosis […]
Ask the trainer!
Nick Clayton of TMI Sports Med answers your questions: Jed from Fort Worth: I have had this off injury where it hurts in my calf or thigh muscle like a knife. It’s not a cramp. I can ride in the seat and be fine but if I run or stand in the saddle it hurts. […]